Jerry Lockhart is preceded by his maternal parents, Floree Chambers Lockhart and Jacob Victoria Lockhart; his brothers Author James “Dick” Lockhart, Clyde Lockhart, Thomas Lockhart, Matthew Lockhart, Ray Lockhart Sr.; and 2 sisters Gloria Jane Sanders, and Martha Ruth Lockhart.
Left to cherish his memory are his loving wife, Linda Banner Lockhart, two children Denise Lockhart & Gordan Lockhart; five grandchildren Isaiah, Gabrian, Zariah, Nyla, and Iriee. Sisters Ola Mae Roseboro, Mattie Faye Scott, Dorothy Lockhart, and Delores Lockhart, and two brothers Jacob Lockhart (Selma), K.C. Lockhart and a host of nieces, nephews, along with uncles, aunts, cousins and many close friends who were like family to him.
Jerry was born July 5th,1958, in Shelby, NC and moved to Lenoir for a job from Job Corp. He was a gentle giant with a generous heart of gold, never hesitating to help people out. His wife of 42 years stayed by his side throughout all of his days from the time they met. His children loved and respected him for who he was, how he protected, guided, and provided for his family and loved ones.
Because he was always a kind man, his nieces and nephews adored him and those he helped raise along the way with his wife. He was known for his friendliness and never hesitated to let people know that he was there for them. Jerry loved sports and was best known as the #1 fan of the Pittsburgh Steelers. He also had a love for the UNC Tarheels and Los Angeles Lakers. Any given day, you would always see him watching sports and eating watermelon. From playing football, being a great example to others, creating a great life, Jerry is well known for being the person that whatever he sets his mind to do, he was determined to get done. He was employed with JBS for 15 years where he served sick or well, rain, sleet, or snow. Jerry made many friends until he could no longer work. Prior to that he worked at Singers/Broyhill for over 25 years. Jerry was a very dedicated worker and several times he progressed to a lead position in his furniture career because of his ethics and hard work.
He will be truly missed by all.
The Lockhart family will receive friends Sunday, July 10, 2022 from 2:00 pm - 2:45 pm at Mount Pilgrim Baptist Church.
The Funeral Service for Lockhart will follow on Sunday, July 10, 2022 at 3:00 pm.
Inurnment will be with the family.
Words of comfort may be expressed to the family at www.pendrysfuneralhome.com.
Pendry’s Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Mr. Jerry Lewis Lockhart.
